From Law to Leadership: Running One of Arizona’s Largest Nonprofits with Jeff Bernick

In this inspiring episode, host Tim Fergestad sits down with Jeff Bernick, CEO of The Centers for Habilitation (TCH)—one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit providers for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Jeff shares his fascinating journey from a 30-year legal career into nonprofit leadership, and how he now leads a $25M+ mission-driven organization making a powerful difference across Arizona.

Jeff gives a behind-the-scenes look at TCH's innovative programs—from day services and group homes to employment services and federal AbilityOne contracts that create meaningful jobs for people with disabilities. He also opens up about the leadership challenges nonprofits face, especially around chronic underfunding, and how TCH has built self-sustaining programs like one of the largest shredding businesses in Arizona to fill the gap.

You'll also hear about the launch of “TCH2035,” a forward-looking leadership and innovation initiative designed to shape the organization’s future through the voices of frontline staff.

-------------------------------------------- Interested in being part of this? Please visit our guest invitation page where you can learn more and fill out a brief questionnaire to get started: https://phoenixprosperitypodcast.com/guest It’s going to be enlightening and, most importantly, a lot of fun. I’d love for you to be a part of it!